what’s the theme?

  Like the title suggests; LOST IN SPACE!!

  But to be more specific you’re lost in deep interstellar space, 

either on a celestial body inhabited by aliens, or a space station.

what’s the genre?

  You can have any genre as long as your game has survival elements!

Why the 9th?

  Well, the FIRST FLIGHT of the Nova-C lander!!

It’s only fitting that a game jam about space starts with the launch of a rocket.

What engine should I use?

Unity 3D, unreal engine, godot, anything you’re used to really.

Is there a prize?